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Pearls and Irritations

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“Be prepared”: The US of Trump 02 is a foreign country

We must recognise that over 50% of US voters have now elected Trump. The almost cult-like MAGA can no longer be regarded as an aberration. Countries...

10.11.2024 10

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Serious concerns about the AUKUS submarine deal are not going away

Despite continuing optimism from Prime Minister Albanese and Defence Minister Marles and the defence commentariat about the AUKUS submarine deal it...

05.06.2024 10

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Unmanned ships for RAN : Here we go again – idea without a concept !

There has been significant media discussion (including P&I) of Defence Minister Marles’ recent announcement of the Surface Ship Review for the RAN...

16.03.2024 10

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Ukraine highlights our defence procurement shambles

The Ukraine invasion has thrown into sharp focus the massive failure of successive Australian government’s defence procurement programs to...

25.02.2024 5

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US struggling with Operation Prosperity Guardian in Red Sea

Few countries are offering ships and reportedly a significant number  want their support to remain secret!  The token Australian response has turned...

07.01.2024 10

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The Red Sea: Think it through before jumping!

Last week the self-appointed “strategic” experts’ in the Opposition predictably were quick off the mark to criticise Prime Minister Albanese for...

21.12.2023 9

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